Pour one out for the Tevatron particle accelerator, because it's shutting down today

The eyes of the physics community are collectively fixed upon Illinois today, where, later this afternoon, researchers at Fermilab will shut down the Tevatron particle accelerator... for good. That's right -- the world's second-largest collider is being laid to rest, after a remarkable 25-year run that was recently halted due to budgetary constraints. Earlier this year, Fermilab's scientists and a group of prominent physicists pleaded with the government to keep the Tevatron running until 2014, but the Energy Department ultimately determined that the lab's $100 million price tag was too steep, effectively driving a nail through the accelerator's subterranean, four-mile-long coffin. First activated in 1985, the Tevatron scored a series of subatomic breakthroughs over the course of its lifespan, including, most notably, the discovery of the so-called top quark in 1995. Its groundbreaking technology, meanwhile, helped pave the way for CERN's Large Hadron Collider, which will now pursue the one jewel missing from the Tevatron's resume -- the Higgs boson. Many experts contend that the collider could've gone on to achieve much more, but its ride will nonetheless come to an inglorious end at 2PM today, when Fermilab director Pier Oddone oversees the Tevatron's last rites. "That will be it," physicist Gregorio Bernardi told the Washington Post. "Then we'll have a big party."

Pour one out for the Tevatron particle accelerator, because it's shutting down today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DoJ Doc Reveals Cellphone Providers' Long, Long Memories

A recently revealed U.S. Department of Justice document has provided details about what kind of usage information is retained by the nation's largest mobile phone providers, as well as how long they retain it. In some cases, information is stored for many years. The document, a single-paged memo, was obtained by the North Carolina ACLU.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/73400.html

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500,000-member contest final day: Win an IOU for the next Nexus!

500,000-member contest final day: Win an IOU for the next Nexus!

This is it, folks. The whole enchillada. We've been celebrating you all week -- the half-million-plus members of Android Central. And you are truely what make use the best damn Android community on the planet. And it's time to reward you.

We don't yet officially know what the next Nexus device will be called, but we're pretty sure we're going to see it in another week or so at CTIA. And so hit the link below to dive into the Android Central Forums and enter to win. And, yes, our international fans can take part in this one ,too. We've gotcha covered. We'll leave this one open Friday and Saturday, so you've got two days to get your entry in. We'll announce the winners from our week's worth of contests on Sunday.

Thanks again, and good luck!

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Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia Ray for the US; unlocked phones available for $425

Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia Ray for the US; unlocked phones available for $425

Sony Ericsson has just announced that the Xperia Ray (see our hands-on) will now be available for US customers as unlocked, contract-free devices.  Checking in at $425, it's quite a nice package -- 3.3-inch screen, 8.1MP camera (Alex says the new S.E. camera's are top notch), front facing camera for video chat, 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 512MB RAM, and all wrapped up in a stylish aluminum body.  Not the highest specs we've seen, but the Ray should be more than capable.

The Ray is sold unlocked and will work on any GSM carrier worldwide, but here in the states if you want 3G connectivity, you'll need to use AT&T, as the Ray lacks the T-Mobile 1700MHz AWS frequency band.  You can grab one at online retailers (like Amazon or Newegg) soon, and they will be available in gold, black, white, and pink.  Sounds like a great option for those who aren't interested in a contract, and Sony Ericsson knows how to treat Android developers right.

 

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Google Goggles update - Now works with the built-in camera app

Google Goggles update - Now works with the built-in camera app

The last Google Goggles update brought the ability to scan images and search for things within those images on Google -  the problem though, was the fact it only worked within Google Googles application and not the built-in camera app. The latest update rolled out today changes that and adds barcode services as well so that when you scan a barcode, the appropriate action is taken -- such as opening a url or sending a text message. Minor update overall but an update nonetheless. You'll find the download link past the break for you all.

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Clock in and out with Timecard Pro for iPhone and iPad

Clock in and out with Timecard Pro for iPhone and iPad
Timecard Pro is an iPhone and iPad app that lets you keeps track of the hours you worked and supports multiple jobs. Additionally, it will calculate how much money you’ve earned after each day and keep and running total.

Timecard Pro is a multi-use app to

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Timecard Pro is an iPhone and iPad app that lets you keeps track of the hours you worked and supports multiple jobs. Additionally, it will calculate how much money you’ve earned after each day and keep and running total.

Timecard Pro is a multi-use app to keep track of your hours worked. It’s great for freelance workers, employers to track their employees, or for anyone who wants to see a live view of how much money they’re earning.

Simply add your Job(s) or employees, and then clock in and out whenever needed. At the end of your pay period, you can export your timecard and email it to your boss or client.

• Easy to use interface
• Simple, single touch “Clock in/Clock Out” button for on-the-go time tracking
• Main display shows money earned, clock-in time, and how many hours you’ve worked
• Front page has a drop-down menu to select the current client/employee you want to track
• Clock into multiple jobs at the same time
• Set up a different hourly rate for each job
• Calculate overtime hours (On/Off setting)
• Add multiple jobs, by name, and multiple pay periods for a given job
• Export individual pay periods via in-app email (won’t exit the app)
• Add individual days that you missed
• Manually edit your hours for a given day
• Manually edit when your pay period ends or begins.
• Add notes for each job or day, and include them in your exported timecard (can be turned off).
• 2 themes (Black or White).
• Multitasking support implemented
• All high-resolution, custom graphics built for the iPhone 4 Retina Display (App works on all iOS devices though) And many MANY more features to come!

Timecard Pro is available on the iPhone and iPad for $0.99.

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AT&T Begins Sending Throttling Warnings to Top Data Hogs

Following a trend set by other carriers, AT&T has begun sending SMS warning messages to the top 5 percent of data users on its network. The message alerts consumers that they are among AT&T's top 5 percent that billing period, and suggests they use Wi-Fi to avoid reduced data speeds in the future.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/att-throttling-warnings/

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Tasty Planet is a fun flash game where you eat everything in sight

So this professor comes up with a new toilet cleaner that works by "eating" the dirt; or so he thinks. That's how the plot starts for Tasty Planet. You play the role of the toilet cleaner, but you're not really a toilet cleaner after all -- you're a blob of gray goo that can eat anything that's smaller than yourself.

As you chomp away, you grow -- and as you grow, you can eat bigger and bigger stuff. The first level pits you against microscopic particles; by the time I stopped playing, I got all the way to eating cats and dogs. I know that sounds disturbing, but it's a really cute game, and there's no gore or anything like that.

Supposedly you keep growing and growing until you're able to eat whole planets (hence the name). The challenge factor comes when you realize you can't touch any critter larger than yourself - you'll get "bitten" and become smaller. In the beginning you're so small, that a single touch can kill you. Later on, you're big enough that touching larger animals doesn't kill you on the spot, but it does reduce your size. Each level is timed, so if you're not large enough by the time your clock runs out, you need to start again. As long as you don't touch the larger animals, you should be fine.

All in all, a fun, addictive little game. It's available for iOS, too.

Tasty Planet is a fun flash game where you eat everything in sight originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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